A researcher shows a sample of ocean-degradable plastic at the Center for Emergent Matter Science (CEMS) of Japanese research institution Riken in Wako, Saitama Prefecture, Japan, on May 27, 2025. (Photo: REUTERS/Manami Yamada) WAKO, Japan – Researchers in Japan have developed a plastic that dissolves in seawater within hours, offering up a potential solution for […]
The Packaging Recycling Organization (PRO) Vietnam reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating with the Vietnamese government on June 11 to promote a circular economy and achieve the vision of a greener, cleaner, and more beautiful Vietnam. Held under the theme “Science and Technology – The Key to Advancing a Circular Economy”, the event reflected the spirit of […]
DEHP, a chemical found in many household plastic products, is believed to trigger chronic inflammatory responses in heart arteries, which over time may increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes. A study warns that chemicals present in household plastics are linked to hundreds of thousands of cardiovascular deaths worldwide. Image: vertigodetective.com A new study […]
Tossing takeout containers into the recycling bin feels like the right move, but looks can be deceiving. A lot of food packaging is designed to be disposable, not recyclable, and some of the most common containers are actually doing more harm than good once they hit the bin. It’s not just about the material. It’s about the […]
Hanoi, March 25th, 2025 – Packaging Recycling Organization Vietnam (PRO Vietnam), in collaboration with the Agriculture & Environment Newspaper, organized the “Extended Producer Responsibilities (EPR) implementation and training workshop” to disseminate information to businesses and entities subject to EPR. The workshop content was led and coordinated by the Environment Administration (Ministry of Agriculture and Environment). […]
Jakarta, Indonesia – March 10, 2025 – Under the witness of Vietnamese Party General Secretary – H.E. To Lam and Senior Ministers from both nations, TTC AgriS (Thanh Thanh Cong – Bien Hoa Joint Stock Company) and Sungai Budi Group – Indonesia’s largest agribusiness conglomerate – signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement. The signing […]